{"id":34603,"date":"2023-12-13T07:00:56","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T01:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/?post_type=story&#038;p=34603"},"modified":"2024-11-18T15:58:39","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T10:28:39","slug":"arundhati-banerjee-dance-pageantry-and-giving-back-in-australia","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/story\/cover-story\/arundhati-banerjee-dance-pageantry-and-giving-back-in-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"Arundhati Banerjee: Reshaping norms through dance, pageantry and giving back in Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>(December 13, 2023) <\/strong>Arundhati Banerjee, the trailblazing Miss Teen Diamond Australia 2019, and the Lifetime Miss Diamond Ambassador shattered norms and made history as the first Indian-origin teenager to claim the prestigious title. Beyond pageantry and modelling, she champions causes, excels as an Indian classical dancer, and advocates for women&#8217;s rights and sustainability. Recognised as the &#8216;Emerging Leader (2020)&#8217; by the South Australian Government, Arundhati has passionately fundraised to support individuals with Down syndrome. Rooted in her Indian heritage, the 20-year-old who is pursuing education at Griffith University in Australia, has made the Indian diaspora of the country proud by her accomplishments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a fashion model, Arundhati has been on the cover pages of renowned magazines in Australia, the United States, India, and Africa. She has showcased her dancing talent\u00a0 at numerous national and international festivals across Australia such as the OzAsia Festival, International Indian Film Festival in Melbourne, International Folkloric Festival to name a few.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_34610\" style=\"width: 647px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34610\" class=\"wp-image-34610 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/244183648_552121019180152_6303233793686030676_n-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Indian Model | Arundhati Banerjee | Global Indian\" width=\"637\" height=\"955\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 637px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 637\/955;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34610\" class=\"wp-image-34610 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/244183648_552121019180152_6303233793686030676_n-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Indian Model | Arundhati Banerjee | Global Indian\" width=\"637\" height=\"955\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-34610\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arundhati Banerjee<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><b>Breaking barriers\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2019, Arundhati Banerjee became the first Indian teenager to win the Miss Teen Diamond Australia title. The Miss and Mr Diamond International &amp; Australia goes beyond the conventional beauty pageant concept. It serves as a community hero initiative, aiming to establish a platform where individuals of all ages can fundraise and advocate for causes dear to them. Securing seven additional titles within the pageant, aside from claiming the overall title, Arundhati\u00a0 became the first Indian-origin teenager to achieve this prestigious honour, all while balancing her commitments as a high school student during that time.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI went in with the purpose of just spreading love and gratitude and to gain some experience. I was very fortunate to win and I&#8217;m very happy that I&#8217;m able to say that I&#8217;m Miss teen Australia 2019,\u201d she said in an interview. She was later selected as the Lifetime Miss Diamond Ambassador in 2021.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arundhati achieved another significant milestone in 2021 by securing a place among the top 30 contestants in the prestigious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supermodeloftheyear.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Australian Super Model of the Year<\/a> (ASOTY) competition. \u201cI joined it for the message that it conveys \u2013 the message of sisterhood, diversity and inclusivity and speaking about the issues of those who are discriminated on basis of colour and creed,\u201d she said adding, \u201cAfter weeks and months of selection process I was lucky and fortunate enough to be selected as one of the 30 contestants and work as a network of sisters for rebuilding the society as women working together instead of pitted against each other. That\u2019s what attracted me to associate myself with the pageant.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_34611\" style=\"width: 625px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34611\" class=\"wp-image-34611 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/A.jpg\" alt=\"As a fashion model, Arundhati Banerjee has been gracing cover pages of renowned magazines, raising funds and spreading awareness.\" width=\"615\" height=\"680\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/A.jpg 615w, https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/A-480x530.jpg 480w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 615px, 100vw\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 615px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 615\/680;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34611\" class=\"wp-image-34611\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/A.jpg\" alt=\"As a fashion model, Arundhati Banerjee has been gracing cover pages of renowned magazines, raising funds and spreading awareness.\" width=\"615\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/A.jpg 615w, https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/A-480x530.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 615px, 100vw\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-34611\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arundhati Banerjee<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><b>The emerging leader\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a remarkable achievement, Arundhati who is also a trained Indian classical dancer and performer, was honoured with the &#8216;Emerging Leader (2020)&#8217; award by the South Australian Government on Australia Day for her contribution in the fields of art and humanitarian services. While the youngster cherishes all her accomplishments, it is the prestigious Emerging Leader award in Australia that she is proudest of. \u201cBeing a woman of colour, getting that award was really very special to me and initially I couldn\u2019t believe that I have really got it,\u201d she remarked adding, \u201cI want to open more doors for others to rise in life with my titles\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Modelling for giving back\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the course of her journey in pageantry, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Indian<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has successfully fundraised more than AUD $3850 for the charitable organisation, <a href=\"https:\/\/inclusionfoundation.org.au\/emotion21\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">emotion 21<\/a>, dedicated to aiding young adults and children with Down syndrome. She is also associated with CanTeen, Cancer Council, and Foodbank.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arundhati serves as the brand ambassador for the boutique firm Bridal Fusion Mascia, aligning with her core values of inclusivity, diversity, and body positivity. Passionate about sustainability, she advocates for eco-friendly fashion and slow clothing through her partnership with South Australian brand NoRuYeLo, promoting a message of saying &#8216;No to Rubbish, Yes to Love.&#8217; Additionally, she has been at the ramp for Lorna Jane at BU Fashion to support fundraising efforts for victims of domestic violence. Committed to giving back, she volunteered with the Rotary Club&#8217;s Cold Plunge initiative, dedicated to raising funds for the homeless.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_34618\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34618\" class=\"wp-image-34618 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Car.jpg\" alt=\"Indian Model | Arundhati Banerjee | Global Indian\" width=\"630\" height=\"640\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Car.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Car-480x488.jpg 480w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 630px, 100vw\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 630px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 630\/640;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34618\" class=\"wp-image-34618 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Car.jpg\" alt=\"Indian Model | Arundhati Banerjee | Global Indian\" width=\"630\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Car.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Car-480x488.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 630px, 100vw\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-34618\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arundhati Banerjee<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><b>Creating a mark\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before securing the Miss Teen Diamond Australia title in 2019, Arundhati had triumphed as the winner of the Miss Glamour Genic-Supreme Talent competition in 2018.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognised as a dedicated dancer and &#8216;Arttrepreneur,&#8217; she is also the founder of the dance academy, AIDA Bharatanatyaved in Adelaide, South Australia. Proficient in three classical Indian dance forms &#8211; Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and Odissi &#8211; Arundhati has tried to make these art forms popular. \u201cI feel happy that through my dance I am able to showcase the beauty of my Indian roots and culture to a multicultural audience in Australia,\u201d she remarked.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her expertise in Indian classical dance was honed under the tutelage of esteemed gurus, including the renowned Padmashree Shobana Chandra Kumar, an award-winning actress, dancer, and choreographer, from whom she learned Bharatanatyam.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since most of her gurus are based in India, Arundhati\u2019s dance classes have mostly been on zoom or Skype. The youngster is grateful to her gurus\u2019 patience in teaching her in online mode. However, since she had moved to Australia from India at the age of 11 owing to her father\u2019s transfer, she had picked up the basics of dancing before migrating.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Spreading positivity\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arundhati looks at her achievements as a starting point for her greater goals. Her aim extends beyond personal success. The multi-talented youngster wants her efforts to positively impact the community and serve as inspiration, especially for young people, so that they get encouraged to aim higher.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI want to instigate change, build something meaningful, and leave a lasting impact, creating a legacy for future generations to surpass,\u201d she says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_34613\" style=\"width: 567px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34613\" class=\"wp-image-34613 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Captura.jpg\" alt=\"Indian Model | Arundhati Banerjee | Global Indian\" width=\"557\" height=\"662\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Captura.jpg 557w, https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Captura-480x570.jpg 480w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 557px, 100vw\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 557px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 557\/662;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34613\" class=\"wp-image-34613 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Captura.jpg\" alt=\"Indian Model | Arundhati Banerjee | Global Indian\" width=\"557\" height=\"662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Captura.jpg 557w, https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Captura-480x570.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 557px, 100vw\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-34613\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arundhati Banerjee<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fashion model believes in the inherent beauty of individuals regardless of their appearance \u2013 colour and body type. \u201cClothes fit you, you don&#8217;t fit the clothes,\u201d she said, advocating the idea that clothes should complement one&#8217;s body rather than the other way around, especially when women are increasingly facing challenges finding clothes that suit them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>In love with her \u2018Indian-ness\u2019\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI was born in India and spent the first 11 years of my life there before I moved to Australia,\u201d tells Arundhati who embraces her \u2018Indian-ness\u2019 with \u00e9lan, and \u2018loves everything about India\u2019. \u201cMy love for theatre, music and other forms of art stems from my cultural roots.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Indian-origin youngster received recognition for her contributions to promoting art and multiculturalism, and was honoured with the Multicultural Award by the International Film &amp; Entertainment Festival Australia at the New South Wales Parliament. Additionally, her impactful involvement in arts and fashion earned her the Highflyer Achiever &#8211; NRI Award at the Milestone Global Awards.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Follow Arundhati Banerjee on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ari.banerjee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/arundhati.banerjee.566\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s your Global Indian story? Write to us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:editor@globalindian.com\">editor@globalindian.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(December 13, 2023) Arundhati Banerjee, the trailblazing Miss Teen Diamond Australia 2019, and the Lifetime Miss Diamond Ambassador shattered norms and made history as the first Indian-origin teenager to claim the prestigious title. Beyond pageantry and modelling, she champions causes, excels as an Indian classical dancer, and advocates for women&#8217;s rights and sustainability. Recognised as the &#8216;Emerging Leader (2020)&#8217; by the South Australian Government, Arundhati has passionately fundraised to support individuals with Down syndrome. Rooted in her Indian heritage, the 20-year-old who is pursuing education at Griffith University in Australia, has made the Indian diaspora of the country proud by [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":34608,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","story-category":[215,2512],"story-tag":[7866,7843,7855,7856,7854,952,4481,7861,7859,7858,1200,1068,4441,7849,7857,7846,7860,4436,4435,4438,7848,7868,4887,4483,4440,4443,4482,7871,7852,7851,3809,7845,7863,7869,7853,7865,7844,7872,7870,7862,139,3817,7850,7867,4520,7864,7847,4437,4439],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Arundhati Banerjee: Shinig in Australia&#039;s pageantry and giving back<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"As a fashion model, Arundhati Banerjee has been gracing cover pages of renowned magazines, raising funds and spreading awareness.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" 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